Munim Khan

Munim Khan Khan-i-Khanan was a Mughal general under both emperors Humayun and Akbar. He was titled Khan-i-Khanan when Akbar appointed him as Vakil (Prime Minister).^[1] Then in 1564 he became the Subahdar of Jaunpur. He also served as the governor of Bengal and Bihar during 1574–1575.

Origin

His ancestors were from Andijan (in present-day Uzbekistan).^[1] His father was Miran Beg Andijani.

Expeditions against Daud Khan Karrani

Akbar sent Munim Khan to suppress the Sultan of Bengal, Daud Khan Karrani. Failing to settle in the first time, Munim Khan successfully took control of Hajipur and Patna under direct initiative of emperor Akbar. Munim Khan was then appointed as the governor of Bengal and Bihar. He later captured the Afghan capital of Bengal, Tandah, on 25 September 1574.^[1] On the battle of Tukaroi, held on 3 March 1575, Munim Khan forced Daud Shah to sign a treaty which left only Orissa under Daud Shah's control. Munim Khan transferred the capital from of Bengal from Tandah to Gaur.

See also: Battle of Tukaroi

Death

Munim died on 23 October 1575 in Tandah by an epidemic plague.^[1] After his death, Daud Khan Karrani retracted and captured Gaur again.

Preceded by Daud Khan Karrani

Governor of Bengal, Mughal dynasty 1574–1575

Succeeded by Daud Khan Karrani

See also

• List of rulers of Bengal
• History of Bengal
• History of India

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} AKM Yaqub Husain, Munim Khan, Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Retrieved: 2011-05-10

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Name	Munim Khan
Alternative names
Short description	Mughal Empire general
Date of birth
Place of birth
Date of death	23 October 1575
Place of death	Tandah